Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Student Debtor Forgiven $220,000 in School Loans Kathleen Struck A judge in bankruptcy court has ruled in favor of a law school graduate who asked to have more than $220,000 in student debt erased. The case is notable because student debt is commonly thought to be unforgivable in bankruptcy cases, a lament of many students who leave college saying they are too financially burdened to advance the milestones of adulthood, like buying property or having children. References Visible links Hidden links: 1. file://localhost/student-union/students-drowning-insane-debt-delay-life-goals .